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View Article 12:01 p.m. January 31, 2026 NBC Local Residents in New Lenox asked to stay indoors during search for burglary suspect https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/residents-in-new-lenox-asked-to-stay-indoors-during-search-for-burglary-suspect/3884264/ Authorities are urging residents in part of suburban New Lenox to stay indoors while police work to locate a burglary suspect. The Will County Sheriff's Office, in a Facebook post on Saturday morning, advised those who live near North Vine Street and Francis Road to stay inside amid an ongoing …
View Article 12:01 p.m. January 31, 2026 NBC Local Police in northern suburbs investigate shooting https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-in-northern-suburbs-investigate-shooting/3884268/ Police in north suburban Grayslake were conducting an investigation after a shooting was reported on Friday evening, authorities said. According to the Grayslake Police Department, at approximately 6:19 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to a report of a shooting along Lincoln Avenue and Signal Lane. Police didn't reveal how many …
View Article 12:01 p.m. January 31, 2026 NBC Local ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ice-claim-that-a-man-shattered-his-skull-running-into-wall-triggers-tension-at-a-minnesota-hospital/3884273/ Intensive care nurses immediately doubted the word of federal immigration officers when they arrived at a [ Minneapolis ][1] hospital with a Mexican immigrant who had broken bones in his face and skull. [ Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents ][2] initially claimed Alberto Castañeda Mondragón had tried to flee while …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago mayor orders CPD to document illegal activity by immigration agents http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-johnson-exec-order-1-31 #### The Brief * * Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing CPD to preserve evidence of alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents. * The order was in response to Operation Midway Blitz and recent deadly shootings by federal agents in Minnesota. **CHICAGO** \- [ Mayor Brandon Johnson …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Tribune Demonstrators in Milan protest ICE unit at Winter Olympics, criticizing ‘creeping fascism’ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/31/ice-demonstrators-milan-olympics/ MILAN — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday in Milan to protest the [ deployment of ICE agents ][16] during the upcoming Winter Olympics, unbothered by the fact that agents would be stationed in a control room and not operating on the streets. The protest in Piazza XXV Aprile, a square …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Tribune Yorkville D115 voters to decide on $275 million bond measure for new school buildings, high school improvements https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/31/yorkville-d115-bond-measure-new-school-buildings/ Starting as early as 2028, some students in Yorkville School District 115 may be taking classes in brand-new buildings. In the upcoming March 17 primary election, voters in Yorkville School District 115 will be asked whether they approve of the district issuing $275 million in bonds to pay for two …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Tribune President Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It’s a striking change from the last shutdown fight. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/31/president-trump-funding-bill-shutdown-fight/ WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try and avert a lengthy government shutdown over [ Department of Homeland Security funding ][2] , a sharp departure from last year’s [ record standoff ][3] , when he refused to budge for weeks. Some Republicans …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Tribune Israel violates ceasefire, striking Gaza tent camp and killing 30 Palestinians, including children https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/31/israeli-strikes-gaza-ceasefire/ DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire, a day after Israel accused Hamas of new truce violations. The strikes hit locations throughout Gaza, including an apartment building …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Tribune Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/31/punxsutawney-phil-groundhog-day/ The groundwork has been laid for a sunrise ceremony Monday when international woodchuck celebrity Punxsutawney Phil’s annual long-term weather forecast will be announced — six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Tens of thousands of revelers will be descending on Gobbler’s Knob in rural Pennsylvania to witness this …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Saturday's high school basketball scores https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/scores/2026/01/31/chicago-illinois-high-school-basketball-scores * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][41] * [ Facebook ][42] * [ Bluesky ][43] * [ Email ][44] * [ Reddit ][45] * [ Flipboard ][46] Please send scores and corrections to [ preps@suntimes.com ][47] . Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times What to know about the 2026 Grammys https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/01/31/what-to-know-about-the-2026-grammys * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][33] * [ Facebook ][34] * [ Bluesky ][35] * [ Email ][36] * [ Reddit ][37] * [ Flipboard ][38] NEW YORK — Sunday’s Grammys mark a return to normalcy after the 2025 show was altered to focus on …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times South Chicago launches new quality of life plan ahead of transformational time for the neighborhood https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2026/01/31/south-chicago-launches-new-quality-of-life-plan-ahead-of-transformational-time-for-the-neighborhood * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][20] * [ Facebook ][21] * [ Bluesky ][22] * [ Email ][23] * [ Reddit ][24] * [ Flipboard ][25] [ ![][26] ][27] We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times White Sox to sign outfielder Austin Hays https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/01/31/white-sox-to-sign-outfielder-austin-hays * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][12] * [ Facebook ][13] * [ Bluesky ][14] * [ Email ][15] * [ Reddit ][16] * [ Flipboard ][17] White Sox general manager Chris Getz has acted fast in addressing the outfield, signing outfielder Austin Hays to a …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Chicago bank fails, becoming first in nation to go under in 2026 https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2026/01/31/chicago-bank-fails-metropolitan-capital-fdic * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] State regulators closed Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust Friday, marking the first bank failure in the United States in …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 CBS Local What to know about the partial government shutdown as funding lapses for many agencies https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/partial-government-shutdown-what-to-know-funding-lapses-trump-senate-house-dhs/ _Washington_ — Funding for many federal agencies expired at 12 a.m. on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown. The funding lapse comes despite the Senate [ voting late Friday ][15] to approve a five-bill package and extend …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 CBS Local Winter Weather Advisory issued as lake-effect snow continues in parts of Chicago, Northwest Indiana https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/winter-weather-advisory-lake-effect-snow-chicago-nw-indiana/ A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for Saturday as lake-effect snow continues to fall in parts of Chicago and in Northwest Indiana. The advisory is in effect for **Cook** **County** until 4 p.m and for **Lake** **County** in Indiana until 6 p.m. Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist said snow amounts so …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 CBS Local Johnson signs the "ICE On Notice" executive order, directing CPD to investigate, document violations by federal agents https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/johnson-signs-ice-on-notice-executive-order-chicago-police/ Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order following the actions of federal agents during " [ Operation Midway Blitz ][1] " and across the country. The "ICE On Notice" directs members of the Chicago Police Department to investigate and document any alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents. …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 ABC Local Chicago International Salsa Congress gets ready to heat up the dance floor https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-international-salsa-congress-gets-ready-heat-dance-floor-rosemont-illinois-valentines-day-2025-weekend/18504015/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago International Salsa Congress is getting ready to heat up the dance floor! It's 25th annual concert series kicks off over Valentine's Day weekend. Head on over to Rosemont for four days of nonstop dancing and electrifying Afro- Cuban and Latin beats. It runs Feb. 12 …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 ABC Local 'Art for the Homeless' Facebook group uses creativity as an engine for outreach https://abc7chicago.com/post/art-homeless-facebook-group-uses-creativity-engine-outreach-chicago-community/18504041/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- According to the latest Point-in-Time Count, more than 7,400 people are experiencing homelessness in Chicago. One local artist is turning creativity into action. Sarah Page-Wells is the founder of [ Art for the Homeless ][2] . The Facebook group unites artists nationwide to donate proceeds from their …
View Article noon January 31, 2026 ABC Local Johnson signs order directing CPD to investigate federal immigration agents' alleged misconduct https://abc7chicago.com/post/brandon-johnson-executive-order-directs-chicago-police-investigate-alleged-illegal-activity-ice-agents-other-federal/18515701/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday morning, directing Chicago police to investigate any alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents. During the signing, Johnson said the city must prepare for federal agents to potentially return to Chicago in the spring. ### [ ABC7 Chicago …